→ Steering wheel and steering column are marked.
This position should not be altered.
- A - Line on steering wheel
- B - Centre punch mark on steering column
Otherwise centre position of rack is not guaranteed.
There is no centre punch mark on replacement steering columns.
If steering column or steering wheel is replaced, marking must be re-applied on completion of wheel alignment and test drive.
Tightening torque
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Component
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Nm
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Steering wheel to
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Hexagon bolt
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75 1)
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steering column
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Multi-point socket head bolt
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50 1)
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1) Replace bolt
Wheel alignment must be performed:
In the event of running problems
Following accident damage
If axle components have been removed
If one-sided tyre wear is found
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Front axle component replaced
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Alignment required
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Rear axle component replaced
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Alignment required
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Yes
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No
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Yes
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No
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Suspension strut
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X
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Gas-filled shock absorber
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X
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Wishbone
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X
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Coil spring
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X
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Ball joint
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X
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Mounting bracket
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X
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Wheel bearing housing
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X
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Subframe 1)
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X
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Track rod end
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X
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Wishbone 1)
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X
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Steering box
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X
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Transverse link 1)
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X
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Subframe
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X
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Track rod 1)
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X
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Anti-roll bar
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X
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Cross member 1)
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X
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Anti-roll bar 1)
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X
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Entire torsion beam axle (FWD)
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X
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1) Four-wheel drive vehicles only
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